Nate Baranowski of South Bend, Indiana has created a new portrait mural in the Mass Ave neighborhood featuring Indiana Fever superstar and local icon Tamika Catchings. Indianapolis-based artist Brooke McGee assisted Baranowski with production of the mural.

The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony, 6:15 p.m. July 16 at the mural site (402 N New Jersey St).

Hear from Tamika

Two temporary murals by Indianapolis artists Phyllicia Carr and Amiah Mims will adorn the east and west facades of the Indianapolis Artsgarden. The murals will reflect the “Red Hot Summer” theme with nods to Indiana and women in basketball. Starting July 11, drive by or stroll down Washington Street in downtown Indianapolis to experience these large-scale masterpieces.

The fan-favorite Sidewalk Galleries program is back to enhance downtown storefronts with murals by Indy-area artists. The special Victory Series features some of Indy’s top female talent, including Tasha Beckwith, Tiffany Black Behzad, Christina Hollering, Shaunt’e Lewis, Ashley Nora, and Koda Witsken (curator). 

The Victory Series murals can be found at the Motto Hotel construction fence at the Emmis Building, Star Bank, and AES windows on Monument Circle. Additional Sidewalk Galleries artwork can be found on Washington Street, Meridian Street, McCrea St. at Jackson Place, and Pennsylvania St. at Indiana Members Credit Union.

If you’re interested in learning more about purchasing prints of the Victory Series artwork, please contact the artists directly.

Musical Family Tree present a series of pop-up performances around Indy’s Home Court featuring local women and women-identifying musicians. 

Schedule: July 18 & 19 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (multiple sets)

Locations: 

• Starbucks Patio (N Meridian St and E Pearl St)
• Lounge at Conrad Patio (N Illinois St and W Washington St)

Indy Dance Council hosts a series of community experiences including a dance jam, dance lessons, women’s dance battle, salsa dance party, dance cam, and more. 

Schedule: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. July 18-19 (multiple sets)

Locations:

• All-Star Stage at Indiana Convention Center (S Capitol Ave and W Georgia St)
• Monument Circle & Meridian St (south block)

SPARK the on Circle is upping their game for All-Star. This pop-up park on the northwest quadrant of Monument Circle features family-friendly artmaking activities, face painting, live music, DJ’s, and more. This includes a special All-Star market focusing on women and women-identifying artists and vendors, and a postcard making activity featuring designs by Tasha Beckwith. 

Enjoy comfortable places to sit in the shade, lawn games, and a walk-up cafe. All activities are free and open to the public, and food and beverage are available for purchase.

Schedule: July 18 | 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; July 19 | 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Monument Circle 

Creators of the Chreece Hip-Hop Festival present an immersive “glow up” experience on Monument Circle. Naptown native creators and vendors will transform this corner of the circle to the ultimate fan-zone featuring a sneaker customization station, airbrush tattoos, face gems, nail art, custom apparel, refreshing juices, a curated local music sound station, and more. All activities are free and open to the public; food and beverage are available for purchase.

Schedule: July 18 | 12 – 6 p.m.;  July 19 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Monument Circle